Cigarette ring



F. R. GREEN CIGARETTE RING April 25, 1933.

Original Filed Aug. 18, 1930 JYZZ. 0270 Swan/WM Patented Apr. 25 1933 UNITED STATES- PATENT OFFICE FRANK B. GREEN, OF CHICAGO, ILLTNOIS, ASSIGNOR TO JOSEPH PETER, OI CHICAGO, ILLINOIS omnmr'rn mo Application filed August 18, 1930, Serial No. 476,220. Renewed February 25, 1933.

This invention aimsto provide a simple means whereby a cigarette may be held on the human finger, in spaced relation to the finger, the construction being such that the l finger will not be soiled or stained by the cigarette. Another object of the invention is to provide novel means for carrying a cigarette or the like on the human finger in such a way that the finger can be employed for 1 playing cards or any other purpose other than carrying the cigarette.

It is within the province of the disclosure to improve generally and to enhance the .4 utility of devices of that type to which the present invention appertains.

With the above and other objects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes may be made in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention,

In the drawing:

Figure 1 shows in perspective, a device of the class described, mounted on a human finger and carrying a cigarette;

Figure 2 is a side elevation;

Figure 3 is an end elevation.

The cigarette holder forming the subject matter of this application is made out of metal of any desired sort, possessing some resiliency. The holder is in the form of a ring, comprising a broadened body 1 adapted to rest on top of the human finger. Because the body 1 is broadened, the cigarette holder is prevented from tilting on the finer, longitudinally of the finger, and the nger, moreover, is protected by the body against being stained or soiled. The body 1 has oppositely disposed, curved, underlying resilient ends 2 adapted to grip the finger yieldably. On one edge of the body 1 there is an extension 3 carrying a resilient U-shaped grip 4 overhanging the body 1 in spaced relation thereto, the grip 4 termi:

1 nating in an outwardly inclined tongue 5 which facilitates the insertion of a cigarette into the grip 4.

When the device is mounted on the human finger 1n the position shown in Figure 1, or in another position which suits the operator better, the cigarette is carried by the gr1p 4, and does not come into contact with the finger. The result is that the finger is not soiled, and the finger, furthermore, is left free to be used for some purpose other than carrying a cigarette butt.

Generally stated, the cigarette holder forming the subject matter of this application comprises. a ring 1-2 provided on one edge with an outstanding extension 3 carrying a U-shaped grip 4 which overhangs the ring, the grip terminating in a tongue 5. The grip 4 opened, as shown at 6, in a direction parallel to the axis 77 of the ring, the grip extending, as shown at 8, over the top of the cigarette 9 therein, to retain the cigarette when the finger of the smoker is moved transversely in knocking or shaking off ashes. The end 10 of the tongue 5 pro- ]ects, in a direction substantially parallel to the axis 77 of the ring, beyond the cigarette in the grip, and beyond all other portions of the ring and the grip, to serve as a guard for the cigarette. The grip is spaced, as shown at 11, from the ring. by means of the extension 3, at a distance less than the diameter of the cigarette, to promote compactness.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is A cigarette holder comprising a ring provided on one edge with an outstanding extension carrying a U-shaped grip which overhangs the ring, the grip terminating in a tongue, the grip opening in a direction parallel to the axis of the ring, the grip extending over the top of the cigarette therein, to retain the cigarette when the finger of the smoker is moved transversely in knocking or shaking off ashes, the end of the tongue projecting, in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of the ring, beyond the cigarette in the grip, and beyond all other portions of the ring and the grip, to serve as a guard for the cigarette. the grip being spaced from the ring, by means of the extension, at a distance less than the diameter of the cigarette, to promote compactness.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing 5 as my own, I have hereto afiixed my signature.

FRANK R. GREEN. 

